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Revolut’s Size Draws Regulatory Attention in UK Banking License Process
Bank Regulation // October 22, 2023

Revolut continues to navigate the complexities of obtaining a banking license in the United Kingdom. The digital banking services provider has encountered various challenges and delays in its regulatory journey, but remains committed to close collaboration with regulators and maintains hope for eventual license approval, the...

Revolut’s Global Retail Customer Base Tops 30 Million
Digital Banking // June 01, 2023

British financial platform Revolut says it now has more than 30 million retail customers. That’s according to an announcement from the company Thursday (June 1), noting that it had added more than 5 million users worldwide since November of 2022. “Revolut is growing at almost...

Today In Payments: COVID-19 Triggers Job Losses; JPMC First Big Bank To Shutter Branches As...
News // March 19, 2020

In today’s top news, due to the coronavirus, over 3,600 workers have lost their jobs and JPMC has temporarily closed 1,000 branches. Also, Square won a banking license for an industrial bank in Utah. Coronavirus Triggers Job Losses, Reduced Hours Over 3,600 workers — not...

EU Bank License To Boost Banking Circle Expansion
Banking // February 27, 2020

Banking Circle is now licensed to do banking in Luxembourg after the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) granted the license. The company has been making a name for itself in financial work over the last several years. Now, it can give access to real-time payments for...

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Revolut Invests $100 Million in Mexico as Remittances Jump

April 18, 2024
Revolut has reportedly made a $100 million-plus bet on Mexico’s remittance market. Speaking with Reuters Wednesday (April 17), Revolut Mexico CEO Juan Miguel Guerra said the bulk of that investment will be used to hire staff, cover short-term debt and expenses and maintain a strong cash-on-hand balance. “We will be watching how the business evolves,” […]

Revolut’s Size Draws Regulatory Attention in UK Banking License Process

October 22, 2023
Revolut continues to navigate the complexities of obtaining a banking license in the United Kingdom. The digital banking services provider has encountered various challenges and delays in its regulatory journey, but...

Revolut’s Global Retail Customer Base Tops 30 Million

June 01, 2023
British financial platform Revolut says it now has more than 30 million retail customers. That’s according to an announcement from the company Thursday (June 1), noting that it had added...

EU Bank License To Boost Banking Circle Expansion

February 27, 2020
Banking Circle is now licensed to do banking in Luxembourg after the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) granted the license. The company has been making a name for itself in financial...